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WRSEA40 insightsLatest Oct 26, 2026

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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Irv Charles is making a positive impact on kick coverage duties for Seattle; he started the evening with a tackle on a kick return to put the Chiefs in sub-optimal field position, demonstrating why Seattle wanted his services.

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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Charles is clearly making a positive impact on kick coverage duties. He started the evening with a tackle on a kick return to put the Chiefs in sub-optimal field position. The source notes Seattle gave up another big kick return otherwise, but special teams was great, and the source can see why Seattle wanted his services.

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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Field Gulls

Irv Charles is clearly making a positive impact on kick coverage duties; he started the evening with a tackle on a kick return to put the Chiefs in sub-optimal field position, demonstrating why Seattle wanted his services.

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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Field Gulls

Charles is 'clearly making a positive impact on kick coverage duties.' He started the evening with a tackle on a kick return to put the Chiefs in sub-optimal field position, contributing to Seattle's special teams success despite giving up another big kick return otherwise.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Special teamer Irv Charles was promoted from the practice squad to the Seahawks' 53-man active roster ahead of Week 7 primetime action against Kansas City, as the team navigated injury-related roster constraints and the CBA's two-elevation limit per game.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 23, 2026Field Gulls

Special teamer promoted from practice squad to 53-man active roster by Seahawks ahead of Week 7 primetime matchup against Kansas City Chiefs. Promotion part of roster strategy to address multiple injuries (three Out, five Questionable) while circumventing CBA elevation limits by converting practice squad elevation into permanent roster spot.

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PositiveUsageOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Charles provided useful contributions in the return game and on special teams; he improved Seattle's return coverage, lined up as a gunner alongside Tory Horton in certain situations and contributed on kickoff coverage, getting through the middle on one play to make the tackle and help limit the return.

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PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026Field Gulls

Charles provided useful contributions in the return game and on special teams. He improved Seattle's return coverage, lined up as a gunner alongside Tory Horton in certain situations, and contributed on kickoff coverage. On one play, he got through the middle and made the tackle, helping limit the return. His contributions are valuable as Seattle looks for additional options and greater reliability throughout the roster.

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PositiveRoleOct 18, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Receiver has returned to the roster, making it difficult for 2026 draft pick Jalen Henderson to get snaps at the receiver position; Henderson remains on the practice squad.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Acquired as a return-coverage ace, Charles made his Seahawks debut in Week 6 after missing the first five games with a torn ACL, limiting his early impact.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Field Gulls

Charles saw his first game action for the Seahawks after coming over from the New York Jets in an offseason trade, playing on the return and coverage units on both punts and kickoffs.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Defensive back Charles saw his first game action for the Seahawks after being acquired from the New York Jets in an offseason trade, playing on return and coverage units on both punts and kickoffs.

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PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026Field Gulls

Showed improvement on special teams with a strong kickoff coverage rep, immediately wrapping up a returner at the 25-yard line—a breath of fresh air after repeatedly seeing kickoffs go beyond the 30.

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PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Charles showed improvement on kickoff coverage, immediately wrapping up a returner at the 25-yard line, which the source views as a breath of fresh air after repeatedly seeing kickoffs go beyond the 30.

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NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Charles was elevated off the practice squad for Thursday night's game against the Broncos and is expected to have a significant role on special teams, likely as a gunner, a role previously filled by rookie Julian Neal who was placed on injured reserve. Charles spent the last four years with the Jets, appearing in 25 games, and was acquired in a trade in May.

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PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver and special teams gunner elevated from practice squad for Week 6 Broncos game; acquired from Jets in May, missed first five games with knee injury on injured reserve, designated to return October 7, and activated to active roster Tuesday. Expected to play key role on kick and punt returns where he is highly regarded; elevation addresses Seahawks' special teams weakness—the team ranks near bottom of league in yards allowed per return through first month of season.

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PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026Field Gulls

Wide receiver and special teams gunner elevated from practice squad for Week 6 Broncos game after missing first five games on injured reserve with knee injury; expected to play key role on kick and punt returns where he is highly regarded, addressing Seahawks' weakness in kickoff coverage (near bottom of league in yards allowed per return).

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NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Seahawks wide receiver Irvin Charles is dealing with a knee injury; he was listed as full participation on Monday and Tuesday but status is unclear for Thursday's game against Denver.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 14, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Irv Charles was activated from injured reserve to the 53-man roster but was subsequently released and signed to the practice squad; he could be elevated for Thursday's game against Denver.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Irv Charles may be elevated from the practice squad to bolster the Seahawks' special teams unit and provide positional flexibility following Chazz Surratt's injury.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver and special teams gunner Irv Charles was activated from injured reserve on Tuesday after being placed on IR prior to the regular season start with a knee injury; he was subsequently released and re-signed to the practice squad and is eligible to practice Wednesday, with further indication on his availability against Denver coming when the team announces practice squad elevations on Thursday.

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NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026Field Gulls

Wide receiver and special teams gunner activated from injured reserve on Tuesday with a knee injury sustained prior to the start of the regular season; released and re-signed to practice squad as a vested veteran eligible to practice Wednesday ahead of Thursday night game against Denver; has yet to make Seahawks debut after acquisition from New York Jets in spring; eligibility for Thursday game to be determined when team announces practice squad elevations.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 14, 2026Field Gulls

Charles has been activated to the active roster and is a full participant, indicating he is healthy and available for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

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PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Receiver Irv Charles was activated from injured reserve on Tuesday and is expected to have a substantial special teams role, specifically as a gunner.

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PositiveInjuryOct 13, 2026Mile High Report

Wide receiver Irvin Charles participated fully in both Monday and Tuesday practice sessions despite a knee injury, showing no limitations heading into the Seahawks-Broncos game.

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PositiveInjuryOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver listed as full practice participant on Tuesday; knee injury status improved to full participation.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Field Gulls

Wide receiver Irv Charles activated onto 53-man roster after ACL recovery from 2024 season injury. Despite WR designation, Charles has never been targeted in NFL career (since 2022) and specializes as special teams gunner, a role he developed with the New York Jets. Expected to contribute to Seattle's special teams unit, particularly on kick return defense where the Seahawks have been one of the league's worst units.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Activated from injured reserve after recovering from an ACL tear suffered at the end of 2024; listed as wide receiver but has never been targeted in NFL career since 2022, instead specializing as special teams gunner with the Jets; Seattle acquired him in May for a conditional 2028 pick and expects him to contribute on kick return defense and gunner duties as the team's special teams unit has struggled defending kick returns despite strong punt coverage.

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PositiveInjuryOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR Irvin Charles (knee) fully participated in practice Monday, Oct. 12, indicating recovery from knee injury.

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PositiveInjuryOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Irvin Charles participated fully in Monday's practice with a knee injury, indicating he is likely available for Thursday's game against Denver.

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PositiveInjuryOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Charles was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated practice report despite a knee injury, indicating no practice limitations ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos.

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NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026Niners Nation

Irvin Charles is listed as questionable for the Seahawks in Week 5 due to a knee injury, creating uncertainty around his availability in the receiving corps.

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NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Irv Charles was downgraded from questionable to out; he is on injured reserve and will need to be activated before he can play in a game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026Footballguys

Irvin Charles listed QUESTIONABLE with knee injury for Week 5 vs San Francisco; outlook uncertain.

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NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Receiver Irv Charles is questionable for the 49ers game with a knee injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Seahawks WR Irvin Charles (knee) is listed as questionable for the game.

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PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Seahawks special teamer received positive news when his designation was changed from out to questionable on Friday, though he would need to be placed on the 53-man roster in order to play.

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PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026Field Gulls

Special teamer Irv Charles had his designation upgraded from out to questionable on Friday, a positive development for the Seahawks. He would need to be placed on the 53-man roster to play in Week 5.

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PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver and special teamer Irv Charles was limited in practice after being designated to return from injured reserve due to a knee injury; he has a 21-day window to practice before the team decides to activate him to the active roster or shut him down for the season.

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PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026Field Gulls

Wide receiver and special teamer Irv Charles was limited in practice and represents exciting news for the Seahawks. Charles was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury but has since been designated to return to practice, giving him a 21-day window to practice before the team decides to activate him to the active roster or shut him down for the season.

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